06/04/2026
Washington Performing Arts is pleased to announce Shruthi Mukund as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Special Projects, starting June 15. Mukund brings two decades of experience building meaningful connections through culturally responsive programming, cross-sector collaboration, and socially accountable community engagement across the Washington, D.C., cultural and civic landscape.
As Director of Strategic Partnerships and Special Productions, Mukund will advance Washington Performing Arts's work as a leading arts producer, creative convener, and community builder within the region's creative economy. She will lead Mars Arts D.C., Washington Performing Arts's signature community engagement program, bringing an entrepreneurial approach, deep civic and cultural networks across the Washington metro area, and longstanding relationships with artists who live and work in the capital region.
Please join us in welcoming Shruthi to our Management team!